Colorado Pay Stub Generator & 2026 Tax Rules
Create a pay stub for real wages paid in Colorado. Preview it free, compare the estimated deductions with your payroll records, and download a clean PDF for $7.99. Contractor payments are recorded separately from employee wages.
Colorado Withholding Specifications (2026)
Type: FLATApp Rate Summary:
4.40% flat rate tied to federal taxable income.
Sample Payroll Calculation: $2,000 Biweekly ($52,000/yr Single)
Illustration only: 26 equal pay periods, single filing status, no W-4 adjustments, local taxes, benefits, or other deductions. Social Security and Medicare are included in net pay. Verify actual payroll amounts before generating a record.
Create Your Colorado Pay Stub
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- ✓ Colorado State Tax Estimates
- ✓ 2026 IRS Pub 15-T Federal Withholding
- ✓ Email-Assisted Document Corrections
- ✓ Document Reference Code (Not Income Certification)
Colorado pay stub questions
Does Colorado have a state income tax on wages in 2026?
Yes. Colorado uses a flat income tax: 4.40% flat rate tied to federal taxable income.
How much is taken out of a $2,000 biweekly paycheck in Colorado?
For the app’s simplified single-filer example, EZStub estimates $156.15 federal income tax, $124.00 Social Security, $29.00 Medicare and $60.75 Colorado state tax, for take-home pay of about $1,630.10. This estimate excludes local taxes, additional payroll deductions, and employee-specific W-4 adjustments. Actual withholding can differ.
How do I make a pay stub in Colorado?
Enter the employer and employee details, the pay period and the gross pay that was actually paid. EZStub estimates 2026 federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare and Colorado state tax, shows a free preview, and creates a PDF for $7.99.
Where do the Colorado figures come from?
The app’s rate data cites https://tax.colorado.gov/wage-withholding and records 2026-01-15 as its source-check date. This date is not a new verification of the page. Confirm current withholding instructions with the relevant state agency.
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